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N515 TOX

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Purple Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

176,769 mi
Last recorded176,769 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN515 TOX
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2017 176,769 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front & rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2016 173,510 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin will require discs. discs corroded (3.5.1g)

water level low. expansion bottle empty

Pass 29 Jan 2015 169,159 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 169,181 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

o/s wiper blade split

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 19 Jul 2013 163,672 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 163,672 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 156,601 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2011 152,634 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 152,634 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 146,392 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 28 Jul 2009 137,587 miles

cover under engine

Fail 23 Jul 2008 131,164 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 131,164 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 123,681 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 115,426 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 108,654 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo 900 Series?

Based on 412,062 MOT tests across 46,694 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
4,489
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
46,694
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 19,439
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,365
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 13,124
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,224
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,280
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N515 TOX is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Purple with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1995 Volvo 900 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 139,886 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo 900 Series fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 19,439 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N515 TOX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo 900 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 31 years old, this Volvo 900 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N515 TOX registered?

N515 TOX is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 3 August 1995.

Is N515 TOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N515 TOX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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